The Second Circuit has determined that New York’s first-degree assault statute is divisible, but the prongs that require intent to cause physical injury and use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument match the definition of a crime of violence.

The full text of Singh v. Garland can be found here: https://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/fe9d6267-187a-43e6-822f-738f2704f49b/10/doc/19-2910_opn.pdf#xml=https://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/fe9d6267-187a-43e6-822f-738f2704f49b/10/hilite/

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